#0109 · Gen 1 · 340 BST
Koffing
An early-evolution Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 95 base Defense. Common ability: Levitate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/76/103/72/58/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/128/161/123/106/95
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Koffing
Koffing is a Poison/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 340. An early-evolution Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 95 base Defense. Common ability: Levitate.
Best stat: Defense (95 base)
Koffing's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Levitate
- Neutralizing Gas
- Stench
How to use Koffing competitively
Open the damage calculator with Koffing selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Koffing appears in the species dropdown. Drop Koffing into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0109 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Poison / None |
| Abilities | Levitate, Neutralizing Gas, Stench |
| Base Stat Total | 340 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 65 / 95 / 60 / 45 / 35 |